Solve for y in the proportion.

11/y=99/72

y=__

1 answer

To solve for y in the proportion 11/y = 99/72, cross multiply to get:

11 * 72 = 99 * y
792 = 99y

Divide both sides by 99 to isolate y:

792/99 = y
8 = y

Therefore, y = 8.